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Qaanitah Hunter | The Rise of the MK Party: Born from Zuma's vengeance, destined for chaos

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The MK Party has proven in the last six months to be fueled by Zuma’s desire to seek revenge against "Ramaphosa's ANC" and organised by rogue elements who have found a way to profit from this, writes the author. (Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images)
The MK Party has proven in the last six months to be fueled by Zuma’s desire to seek revenge against "Ramaphosa's ANC" and organised by rogue elements who have found a way to profit from this, writes the author. (Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images)

The MK Party - despite its surge in early support - will not withstand the consequences of being a vehicle built to weaponise ANC failures for revenge, argues Qaanitah Hunter.

A few weeks before the ANC's 2022 elective conference, Jacob Zuma called a meeting at Nkandla. At the time, ANC politicians were making regular pilgrimages to the homestead that became famous for its expensive state-sponsored renovations. 

The meeting included Zuma's most trusted forces in the ANC, including Ace Magashule.

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